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E627 KDX

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,127 mi
Last recorded90,127 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE627 KDX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,832 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush either side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,549 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight movement but not thought to be excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes have some movement but not thought to be excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,145 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches, structural integrity sound at time of test.

slight o/s/r bind

various areas of light corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,942 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play middle idler arm, (chalked) (2.2.B.1g)

various areas of corrosion, structural integrity sound at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light corrosion in places

slight play in steering centre swivel

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,056 miles

corrosion starting to set in on front of vehicle however still retains structural integrity at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,979 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,599 miles

Rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,444 miles

Nearside & offside front wheel arches/doorsteps corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 78,444 miles

Nearside & offside front wheel arches/doorsteps corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,236 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

offside rear shock bush worn

Fail 23 Mar 2010 77,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

offside rear shock bush worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,866 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,086 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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E627 KDX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E627 KDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E627 KDX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 May 1988.

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